State Approves New Marine Protected Areas on the Central Coast Environment By Callie Fausey The new regulated ocean zones in state waters include nine acres off Carpinteria, which will be tribally co-led and restrict most fishing activities.
Laughs and Good Fortune Come to Santa Barbara Lobero Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg Fortune Feimster brings her comedy stylings to town.
Dos Pueblos and Rio Mesa Get Down in Post-Game Dance Battle Video By Ryan P. Cruz The two teams broke out into an impromptu dance battle in a show of shortmanship after Dos Pueblos won the game 48-6.
To The Movies and Beyond Film By Madeline Slogoff Free family movies start Saturday, Oct. 17; SBIFF’s AppleBox Family Films series screens all five ‘Toy Story’ movies.
Can Santa Barbara’s Deep State of Medical Care Save Medi-Cal Recipients from Trump’s Red Tape Cliff? Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh Tens of thousands of county residents are at risk of being pushed off Medi-Cal.
Review | Bold New Sounds Outta Brooklyn, via Los Olivos Music By Josef Woodard Respected, challenge-ready quartet Brooklyn Rider makes a welcome return to the area, kicking off the new season of Santa Ynez Concert Series.
New Fall Fest under the Museum’s Oaks Food By George Yatchisin Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s seasonal tasting festival is Nov. 7.
County Health Releases Immunization Recommendation Announcement By County of Santa Barbara Health Department
Reclutamiento especial para la Junta de Estabilización de Alquileres Anuncios By Ciudad de Santa Bárbara
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Stands Ready to Activate as Resilience Hub As El Niño Brings Uncertainty Announcement By Girls Inc. of Carpinteria
UC Santa Barbara Seeks Community Input as the University Plans for Sea-Level Rise Environment By Harrison Tasoff, UCSB's 'The Current'
Santa Barbara Woman in Custody After 23-Year-Old Killed in Hit-and-Run on Mission Street Courts & Crime By Elaine Sanders
Washington Elementary Principal Returns from Administrative Leave After Admitting to Her Role in Rigging Student Election Education By Jean Yamamura
The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ Endorsements for the General Election, November 3, 2026 Endorsements By Indy Staff
Mercedes Perez, 22, Identified as Santa Barbara Woman Killed in Mission Street Hit-and-Run Public Safety By Elaine Sanders
Music & Meditation: Clarinetist Nancy Mathison & Pianist Antonio Artese Fri, Oct 23 2:00 PM Santa Barbara
“Move with MADD” Santa Barbara 3K Community Walk & Fundraiser to Prevents Impaired Driving Sun, Oct 18 9:00 AM Santa Barbara
“Protegiendo Su Derecho al Voto” / “Protecting Your Right to Vote: S.B Voting Rights and Election Protection Forum: Voter Information & Rights (Spanish) Mon, Oct 19 5:30 PM Santa Barbara
PFLAG Santa Barbara October Meeting: “Schools and Inclusive Practices – What creates a safe and inclusive school?” Mon, Oct 19 7:00 PM Santa Barbara
Get Out the Vote Night @ SOHO, Music Performance by Loyal Defense Workers Tue, Oct 20 7:00 PM Santa Barbara
Best Fest: A Celebration of the Best of Santa Barbara® Readers’ Poll 2026 Thu, Oct 22 5:30 PM Santa Barbara
Dos Pueblos and Rio Mesa Get Down in Post-Game Dance Battle Video The two teams broke out into an impromptu dance battle in a show of shortmanship after Dos Pueblos won the game 48-6.
Santa Barbara Students and Community Members Speak out Against Recent Blackface Incident Video Community members call for consequences for students involved in San Marcos blackface incident at October 13th school board meeting.
Larry Nimmer Throws a Dart at the Santa Barbara Studio Artists Tour Video Santa Barbara filmmaker’s new snstallment of D’Art series surveys a variety of artists in their studios.
‘Scream If You Love Raising Canes’ Video Community members and protesters show up for the grand opening of Raising Cane’s in Goleta.
‘LA Times’ Star Mark Barabak Breaks Down Midterms State of Play: Dems Look Solid to Win House, Puncher’s Chance to Take Senate Video California’s top political columnist returns to “Newsmakers TV” for in-depth and detailed analysis of how Iran war and Trump’s unpopularity triggered a “red undertow” that may lead to “blue wave.”
Annual Chumash Intertribal Powwow Draws a Crowd in Santa Ynez Despite Soaring Temperatures Photo A heatwave doesn’t keep dancers from competing at the weekend powwow.
Santa Barbara Mayoral Candidate Forum Video The discussion included candidates Eric Friedman, Wendy Sims-Moten, and Kristen Sneddon.
Santa Barbara City Council District 4 Candidate Forum Video The discussion included the candidates Devon Wardlow, Monte Wilson, Jason Dominguez, and Genevieve Taft-Vasquez.
Santa Barbara City Council District 6 Candidate Forum Video The discussion included candidates Annabella Lehne, Alexander Stoeber, Gabe Escobedo, and Jason Carlton.
Can Santa Barbara’s Deep State of Medical Care Save Medi-Cal Recipients from Trump’s Red Tape Cliff? Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh
Why Hasn’t the Jail Design Changed? Opinion By Maureen Earls, Co-Chair - CLUE SB/League of Women Voters Criminal Justice Workgroup, and Robert Ornstein
Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ Brings New Parallels for Santa Barbara High Theater Students Theater By Maggie Yates The allegorical play is a partnership production with HappySad Theatre Company.
Genre-Defying Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Brings a Wealth of Artists to San Francisco – For Free Music By Izadora Hamm
American Dreaming with Giovanni’s Pizza Owner Indras Govender Food By Matt Kettmann How a third-generation South African of Indian descent took over a Santa Barbara pizza empire.
Santa Barbara’s New Bombay Station 734 Brings All-Day Indian Fare to State Street Food By Nancy Ransohoff
Dos Pueblos and Rio Mesa Get Down in Post-Game Dance Battle Video By Ryan P. Cruz The two teams broke out into an impromptu dance battle in a show of shortmanship after Dos Pueblos won the game 48-6.
Chase Johnson Scores Four Touchdowns as Dos Pueblos Rolls Past Santa Paula 56-21 Sports By Victor Bryant The Chargers will host first place Fillmore next week.
Dos Pueblos Boys Water Polo Captures League Crown With 17-12 Victory Over San Marcos Sports By Victor Bryant
San Marcos Flag Football Secures Playoff Berth With 13-12 Victory Over Ventura Sports By Victor Bryant
The Pachyderm Promenade on Palm Avenue Street Stories By Betsy J. Green A 1909 elephant escape is only one part of Palm Avenue’s history.
County Health Publica las Recomendaciones Sobre Vacunación Anuncios By Departamento de Salud del Condado de Santa Bárbara
County Health Releases Immunization Recommendation Announcement By County of Santa Barbara Health Department
Reclutamiento especial para la Junta de Estabilización de Alquileres Anuncios By Ciudad de Santa Bárbara